March’s gaming releases will test players on the track and inside the squared circle, with epic journeys across magic lands and scaling strange towers also await. This month also sees the return of a beloved character with some new tricks up their sleeve and the chance to reclaim the streets of Tokyo from unwelcome nightmare creatures.
Babylon’s Fall
Climb the tower in this action RPG. In Babylon’s Fall, players take on the role of a Sentinel, a warrior granted abilities by a device known as a Gideon’s Coffin. Through this device, players are able to carry a range of weapons; including axes, bows and swords, and gear as they try and conquer the various levels of the epic tower known as the Ziggurat. Working either alone or in teams of up to four players online, players will be tested in combat every step of the way and they embark on their quest to conquer the tower and harness the power within.
Those who pre-order will receive The Empress Insignia as a bonus along with a Steelbook case via select retailers. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the game with Early Access, an Acanthus Frontlet accessory, Legatus cape and Winged cape, a Gideon Attire pack, Zu Attire pack and The Empress Insignia. In addition, all season one content from launch through to May 31 will be free to all players and include new game modes, a collaboration with Nier: Automata, armour and quests to enjoy.
Babylon’s Fall will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC from March 3*
Gran Turismo 7
The roads await in this latest from the Gran Turismo series. With racetracks in over 30 different locations, players will be able to travel the world testing their skills against the best drivers in different dynamic weather conditions or taking on different solo challenges to unlock new items and upgrades. The updated World Map resort will be able to guide players from a central hub Garage to their desired location and races, with Trial Mountain, Deep Forest and High Speed Ring also making their return to the Gran Turismo series. Those with an interest in car collections will be spoilt for choice, as Gran Turismo will launch with over 400 cars from 60 different manufacturers, with more planned for future updates
Players who pre-order any edition will receive 100,000 CR to use in-game and a three-car pack including a Mazda RX-Vision GT3 CONCEPT Stealth Model, Porsche 917 Living Legend and Toyota Supra GT500 ’97. The 25th Anniversary Edition includes a copy of the game, Steelbook case (physical only), bonus in-game credits (1 million for physical copies, 1.5 million for digital copies), a Toyota GR Yaris with a country-specific livery based on player location, 30 PSN avatars and an original digital album – The Music of Gran Turismo 7.
Gran Turismo 7 will be available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 from March 4*
WWE 2K22
Step into the squared circle and do battle in the next instalment from the WWE 2K franchise. In WWE 2K22, players will be able to experience all aspects of the WWE. Those looking for in-ring competition will be able to play dream matches or even have their own Superstar try and go bell to bell in iconic matches such as the Royal Rumble or Hell in a Cell. There’s also the Showcase, where cover athlete Rey Mysterio will take players through some of his most iconic matches, such as his battle with Eddie Guerrero from WrestleMania 21. Outside of the ring, WWE 2K22 sees the return of MyGM mode. In this updated mode, players will be able to run their own brands, from their own rosters and book every aspect of their own shows to try and make their brand *the* brand in WWE.
Players who pre-order any edition will receive the Undertaker Immortal Pack, which includes three Undertaker personas – Phantom Mask, Lord of Darkness & Boneyard Match), three MyFACTION EVO cards and an Undertaker MyFACTION logo card. The Cross-Gen Digital Bundle includes the Standard Edition of the game for either PlayStation or Xbox and will allow players to have the game on PS4 & PS5 or Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S. All Next-Gen copies of the game also include the Starrcade ’96 pack featuring an additional playable Rey Mysterio and Starrcade ’96 Rey Mysterio Ruby MyFACTION card.
Physical copies of the Standard Edition will feature limited edition cards for WWE SuperCard featuring Rey & Dominik Mysterio. The Deluxe Edition features all the content from the Standard Edition along with the Season Pass, allowing access to all 5 DLC packs, a MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger Pack. The nWo 4-Life Edition includes all the content from the Deluxe Edition along with playable nWo versions of “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Syxx & Eric Bischoff, two WCW PPV venues and a Gold MyFACTION pack with nWo EVO cards and the nWo Wolfpac Championship Belt.
WWE 2K22 will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC from March 11*
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Save the Waddle Dees in this 3D platformer. In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, players will take control of the titular pink puff as he finds himself taking a trip to the unknown. When some storm clouds gather in Dream Land, it isn’t long before the Waddle Dees start to disappear at the hands of the Garfli. With the Waddle Dees imprisoned, Kirby braves the storm to travel through a rift between worlds before landing in a world ruled by the Beast Pack. In this new world, players must use Kirby’s abilities to navigate their way through this new world to save his friends and find a way home.
Players who pre-order through select retailers will receive an exclusive Kirby mouse pad.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land will be available on Nintendo Switch from March 25*
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Begin a new campaign in this new adventure from the world of Borderlands. Taking place after the events of Assault on Dungeon Keep, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands puts players into a world of mayhem and magic. Players will be able to create their own characters to take on the adventure to defeat the Dragon Lord. Joined on the quest by the headstrong Captain Valentine or the rule obsessed robot Frette, players will have to choose one of six different classes to play as on their journey. In a world crafted by the mind of Tiny Tina, players will have to be ready for anything as they explore this new land, either solo or with up to three friends in co-op.
Players who pre-order any edition will receive the Golden Hero Armour Pack at launch. The Next Level Edition (available on Xbox Series X/S & PlayStation 5 only) includes a copy of the game and the Dragon Lord pack. This pack includes a legendary Apex weapon, a legendary Skullantir spell, Tyrant Attire Armour, Villain’s Visage set, Death’s Head makeup pack, Emperor of the Dead banner set and Kwartz Hero Statue material. The Chaotic Great Edition includes the game, Dragon Lord pack and the Season Pass, which unlock an additional Diamond Guard armour set, Crystal Glitter makeup set, Adamant Hero banner set and Diamond Hero Statue material.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC from March 25*
Ghostwire: Tokyo
Reclaim the streets of Tokyo in this haunting adventure. In Ghostwire: Tokyo, players take on the role of Akito. With the street of Tokyo taken over by otherworldly spirit-like beings known as Visitors, Akito is one of the last people left in the city as the Visitors have taken over. With the future left hanging in the balance, Akito finds his only ally is a spectral entity named KK, who can grant powers to Akito. With the city frozen in time and a mysterious group wearing Hannyo masks appearing in Tokyo, it will be up to players to unravel the mystery of the Visitors’ arrival and find a way to restore the city and its people.
Players who pre-order will receive two additional Biker and Hannya outfits with a Steelbook case available through select retailers. The Deluxe Edition includes a copy of the game, Shinobi outfit, Kunai weapon and a Streetwear outfit pack. Digital copies of the Deluxe Edition on PlayStation 5 also include three days Early Access.
Ghostwire: Tokyo will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC from March 25*
Free to Play
On Xbox, those with an Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate subscription will have four new titles to download and keep for free this month. On Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, The Flame in the Flood will be available from March 1-31*, with Street Power Soccer available from March 16 – April 15*. On Xbox 360 (and Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S via backwards compatibility) Sacred 2 Fallen Angel will be available from March 1-15*, followed by SpongeBob’s Truth or Square available from March 16-31*
Over on PlayStation, those with an active PS Plus membership have four new titles available to download for free this month. From March 1* Ghostrunner will be available on PlayStation 5, with Ark: Survival Evolved and Team Sonic Racing available on PlayStation 4. As a bonus, the multiplayer Ghost of Tsushima: Legends will be available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
On PC, those with connected Amazon and Twitch accounts can get seven games for free this month via Amazon Gaming. From March 1*, the following games will be available:
- Madden NFL 22
- Surviving Mars
- Crypto Against The Odds
- looK INside
- Pesterquest
- SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech
- The Stillness of the Wind
Details on how to claim these games, along with bonuses for DOOM Eternal, Lost Ark, League of Legends and Fall Guys can be found on the Prime Gaming website.
Also Released This Month
March 1* – Shadow Warrior 3 (Xbox One, PS4, PS5), Conan Chop Chop (Xbox One, PS4, PC, Switch), Puzzle Quest 3 (PC, iOS, Android), Elex 2 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC), FAR: Changing Tides (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Pants Quest (PC), Little Orpheus (Xbox One Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Instruments of Destruction (PC – Steam Early Access)
March 2* – Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes (PC, Switch), 35MM (Xbox One, PS4, Switch), A Musical Story (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, Android, iOS)
March 3* – Beholder 3 (PC)
March 4* – Triangle Strategy (Switch), Survival Quiz City (PC), What Lies in the Multiverse (Xbox One, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Ryan’s Rescue Squad (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Switch), Ashwalkers: Survivors Edition (Switch)
March 8* – Have a Nice Death (PC – Steam Early Access), Core Keeper (PC – Steam Early Access), SpellForce 3 Reforced (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5)
March 10* – Chocobo GP (Switch), Submerged: Hidden Depths (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC), No Place Like Home (PC), Aztech Forgotten Gods (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Switch), Workshop Simulator (Xbox One, PS4, PC), Distant Worlds 2 (PC), Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Stadia)
March 11* – Road Redemption (PS4), Hotel Transylvania Scary Tale Adventure (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Switch), Hoa (PS4, PS5, Switch)
March 15* – Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox Series X/S, PS5), Lingo Legend (iOS), Death’s Gambit: Afterlife (Switch), Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach (PS4, PS5), Reknum Origins Collection (Switch), Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (Switch)
March 16* – Tunic (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
March 17* – The Settlers (PC), Persona 4 Arena Ultimax (PS4, Switch, PC), Monster Energy Supercross The Official Videogame 5 (Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5), WRC 10 (Switch)
March 18* – Syberia: The World Before (PC), Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus? (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, iSO, Android), Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC), Kowloon High School Chronicle (PS4), Legend of Mana (Switch), Final Fantasy IX (Switch)
March 22* – Rune Factory 5 (Switch)
March 24* – Norco (PC), Highrise City (PC – Steam Early Access), Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles (Xbox One, PS4, Switch, PC, Stadia), A Memoir Blue (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Switch), Oddballers (Switch)
March 25* – Grow: Song of the Evertree (Switch), Lake (PS4, PS5), Tandem: A Tale of Shadows (PS4, Switch), Call of the Sea: Norah’s Diary Edition (PS4, PS5), Skul The Hero Slayer (PS4, Switch), Ever Forward (PS4, PS5, Switch), After The Fall (PS4/PSVR), Stranded Deep (Switch)
March 28* – Nightmare Reaper (PC)
March 29* – King Arthur: Knight’s Tale (PC), Ikai (PS4, PS5, Switch, PC), Abermore (PC), Crusader Kings 3 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S), In Nightmare (PS4, PS5)
March 30* – Death Stranding Director’s Cut (PC), Uragun (PC – Steam Early Access)
March 31* – Weird West (Xbox One, PS4, PC), Coromon (Switch, PC), FixFox (PC), Starship Troopers – Terran Command (PC), Cricket 22 – The Official Game of The Ashes (Switch), Grand Mountain Adventure (Switch), Tropico 6 (Xbox Series X/S, PS5)
*Dates refer to UK release only. International dates may vary. Dates subject to change. Information correct at time of writing.
Words by Megan Roxburgh
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